Vanark is a 3D on-rails shooter for the PlayStation, drawing comparisons to titles like Star Fox and Panzer Dragoon. It is recognized as one of the first significant entries in the genre for the platform, delivering fast-paced action and engaging gameplay. Developed by Asmik, the game successfully adheres to established mechanics while enhancing the shooter experience with impressive visuals.
Vanark is, at its core, a shooter. Sure, it's a 3D shooter `on rails` in the grand tradition of Star Fox or the Saturn's Panzer Dragoon series, but the difference here, is that it's the PlayStation's first great example of one. It's a tried-and-true method of laying on the action, and while there were plenty of opportunities for Asmik to screw up the formula, but luckily, they never really dropped the ball, at least not when it came to the shooter parts.